512 Squadron Podcast

In this episode Derek "Darth" Drohan, Will "The Squad Father" Eldridge and Gene "Darth Salty" Hogle Talk about the System Open at PAX South. They also talk about the Current Meta including the Nym/Miranda menace and how to beat that list. As always final Salvos.

Derek - Palp is back! Will - Don't let anyone else determine your level of fun Gene - Big thanks to Cascade Gaming

512 Squadron discuss the results and lists of the Austin Regional, what the meta looks like early on, and how the new waves held up under competition. Of course the final salvos: Aaron Messick: know the rules Will "The Squad Father" Eldridge: Be a gracious loser AC Handstedt: Shout out to the X-Wing community Gene "Darth Salty" Hogle: Regional shout outs The Christmas starter bundle donated by Tom Gilder

In this episode Gene "Darth Salty" Hogle, Will "The Squad Father" Eldridge, AC Handstedt and Derek "Darth" Drohan talk about the new FAQ and what it means.  They also preview the M12-L Kimokila and the Gunboat. Of course there is the final Salvo's Gene - Tournament formats used in major events Will - Don't be a chicken little Derek - CQ won a game?! and Defenders are back AC - Do your homework and Study

In this episode Gene "Darth Salty" Hogle, Will "The Squad Father" Eldridge, AC "The Producer" Handstedt and the 512 Squadron Nationals Ambassador, special guest Jesse Van Wick talk about Wave XIII, The U.S. Nationals, and the Pilot Skill 4-7 Pilots you may be over looking. Of course we end with our final salvos: Worlds Registration - Getting started (X-Wing Proxy) - Don't be a dick (keeping x-wing tournaments fun - Aping a meta list (Make it your meta) Shout Outs!

In this episode Gene "Darth Salty" Hogle, Will "the Squad Father" Eldridge, Derek "Darth Drohan" and Brandon "Mr. Rodgers" Griffith talk about:

Harpoon Missiles

Wave XII spoiler

GenCon

Wargamescon

Final Salvos:

Derek - Imperial Jank

Brandon - Target Priority

Will - Your Weakness

Gene - Tournament Guide/Tournament Etiquette

Top Stories: More of the Starviper is revealed (Pilots and Ion Discharger) The FAQ leak and thoughts on the play testing program.

After Action: Store championship reviews

Docking Bay: State of X-Wing and post Wave XI

Final Salvos: Will "the Squad Father" Eldridge - Initiative bid

Brandon "Mr Rodgers" Griffith - Pick what you want your list to do

AC Handstedt - Learning curve

Gene "Darth Salty" Hogle - Death of a Dragon?

In this episode Gene Hogle, AC Handstedt, and the "Squad Father" Will Eldridge talk about the first store championship for Wave 11. 

We talk about all the most interesting builds and lists from Knight Watch Store Championship and Dragon's Lair Austin Store Championship. 

Docking bay: Missiles, Torpedoes, and bombs. 

We also talk about upcoming events and Wargamescon. 

By the way, the sound has been fixed. Sorry about last episode. 

Warning! There was some issue with the audio. This may be difficult to listen to. Good content just bad sound. I debated even releasing this. Lesson learned. 

In this episode AC, Derek "Darth" Drohan, Will "Squad Father" Eldridge and Gene Hogle talk about the rest of the Wave 11 that wasn't spoiled. 

After Action: Store Championship season so far. Mothership and Game closet (Waco) recaps.

Docking Bay: Imperial bombing runs also Netlisting, good or bad?

Final Salvo:

Derek - Squad Upgrades

Will - Don't be afraid to innovate 

AC - The new scyks, take them on a test drive

Gene - Mix up the tournament scene (alternate tournament formats)

 

In this episode Gene "Darth Salty" Hogle, Derek "Darth" Drohan, AC Handstedt, "Mr Rodgers" Brandon Griffith, and special guest "Ruthless" Carlos go over:

After action: The results from the European Championship.

Top Stories: The Guns for Hire preview 

Docking Bay: Theorycraftastrophe (the trap of planning too much and playing to little. Each of the crew designs their own Khiraz and Star Viper builds.

Final Salvos:

Carlos - Kid tournaments

Brandon - Opening moves

Derek - Scum don't need any help

AC - When to commit your force 

Gene - Go to tournaments 

Episode 12

In this episode the newly promoted AC Handstedt is with Brandon "Mr. Rodgers" Griffith, Will "Squad Father" Eldridge and Gene "Tanker Eugen" Hogle talk about.....

The tie Aggressor: More info shared by FFG about this new ship.

After Action Review: Mage's Sanctum Store Championship, first of the season. 

Docking bay: A new segment highlighting the meta and list building. This week we talk about ARC-170 vs Tie/SF, Whoamega success part 2, and what ship would you love to play if all the ships were equally playable. 

Final Salvo's:

Will: What list should you fly.

Brandon: Kicking off the rust with new lists. 

AC: Sleeper/Hot upgrade cards

Gene: Rules, sharing templates and dice with your opponent.